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Huge solar farm project could cause ‘irreversible damage’ to county, says councillor

Huge solar farm project could cause ‘irreversible damage’ to county, says councillor

Huge solar farm project could cause ‘irreversible damage’ to county, says councillor

19 April 2025

Plans to construct a huge solar farm in north Suffolk risk causing irreversible damage to biodiversity and ecology, it has been warned.


Norfolk council spends more than £20,000 a year on bin collection apps

Norfolk council spends more than £20,000 a year on bin collection apps

Norfolk council spends more than £20,000 a year on bin collection apps

17 April 2025

An app that reminds people of their bin collection days is costing a district council tens of thousands of pounds, it has been revealed.


New road bridge placed as £46.9 million bypass project continues to take shape

New road bridge placed as £46.9 million bypass project continues to take shape

New road bridge placed as £46.9 million bypass project continues to take shape

16 April 2025

A fresh milestone has been reached in the construction of long-awaited bypass for Long Stratton.


County’s road network getting £12 million of new surface

County’s road network getting £12 million of new surface

County’s road network getting £12 million of new surface

14 April 2025

An annual road surface dressing programme has started across Norfolk, with hundreds of miles of surface set to be laid.


Late-night bar in town given licence despite residents’ concerns

Late-night bar in town given licence despite residents’ concerns

Late-night bar in town given licence despite residents’ concerns

11 April 2025

A late-night bar is set to open in a Norfolk town despite pushback from worried neighbours.


Plans for 120-acre solar farm approved but community 'fractured', warns councillor

Plans for 120-acre solar farm approved but community 'fractured', warns councillor

Plans for 120-acre solar farm approved but community 'fractured', warns councillor

10 April 2025

Plans for a 120-acre solar farm have been granted but have 'caused fracture' in a community, a councillor has warned


Work on 4,000 new homes in town delayed for second time

Work on 4,000 new homes in town delayed for second time

Work on 4,000 new homes in town delayed for second time

09 April 2025

Work on a major 4,000-home development that would double the population of a Norfolk town has been delayed again.


Public consultation dates for town’s new leisure centre are released

Public consultation dates for town’s new leisure centre are released

Public consultation dates for town’s new leisure centre are released

09 April 2025

The dates for public consultations into a new community and leisure centre in Diss have been announced.


Town business at centre of mix-up over Trump tariffs

Town business at centre of mix-up over Trump tariffs

Town business at centre of mix-up over Trump tariffs

08 April 2025

A Diss company with other Norfolk businesses have inadvertently drawn a tiny island into Donald Trump’s trade war after a mix-up over shipments.


Norfolk Homes lodges plans for 177 new houses in Diss

Norfolk Homes lodges plans for 177 new houses in Diss

Norfolk Homes lodges plans for 177 new houses in Diss

07 April 2025

Nearly 180 new homes are set to be built in a Norfolk town.


£50m bypass continues to take shape with new footbridge

£50m bypass continues to take shape with new footbridge

£50m bypass continues to take shape with new footbridge

07 April 2025

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a bypass set to cost nearly £50 million.


Plans for 120-acre solar farm in village divide residents as decision due

Plans for 120-acre solar farm in village divide residents as decision due

Plans for 120-acre solar farm in village divide residents as decision due

04 April 2025

Plans for a 120-acre solar farm near Diss have divided residents as a final decision is due.


Roof-top solar campaign set to make big investment in schools

Roof-top solar campaign set to make big investment in schools

Roof-top solar campaign set to make big investment in schools

01 April 2025

Schools in the Diss Express area set to benefit from roof-top solar power, following a £180 million investment to reduce energy bills.


Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

Third bird flu outbreak confirmed in the county

31 March 2025

Defra has said a cull at a Norfolk farm has taken place after bird flu was confirmed on the premises.


Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

Retiring health boss launches broadside over NHS reforms

30 March 2025

The region’s most senior health boss has launched a scathing attack on the Government’s plans to reform the NHS after stepping down from her role.


Something must be done, says leader, in face of influx of solar farm bids

Something must be done, says leader, in face of influx of solar farm bids

Something must be done, says leader, in face of influx of solar farm bids

28 March 2025

Norfolk’s fields could be transformed into industrial sites if an influx of solar farms are approved.


Village’s historic pub sign set to return as plans approved

Village’s historic pub sign set to return as plans approved

Village’s historic pub sign set to return as plans approved

27 March 2025

Plans to reinstate a village’s landmark pub sign have been given the green light.


Town steakhouse set for new use after sudden closure

Town steakhouse set for new use after sudden closure

Town steakhouse set for new use after sudden closure

26 March 2025

A Norfolk steakhouse is set for a new lease of life after announcing its shock closure.


Protesters go hand-in-hand to unite against solar farm bid

Protesters go hand-in-hand to unite against solar farm bid

Protesters go hand-in-hand to unite against solar farm bid

23 March 2025

Campaigners formed a human chain across a village footpath on the outskirts of Shotesham to protest against the East Pye development.


New solar farm proposed alongside the A140

New solar farm proposed alongside the A140

New solar farm proposed alongside the A140

22 March 2025

Plans have been unveiled for another solar farm in an area of Norfolk which is already set to host the UK’s largest development.


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